MIKEY MONTOYA

@m_montoya · Tattoo artist

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Mikey Montoya is a American traditional tattoo artist in Sanjos. The 103 pieces on Perspectiv are almost entirely American traditional. Roughly 45% of the work is black and grey and the remainder is in colour, most often burgundy, dark red and teal. Recurring subjects include dragon, skull, demon mask and flowers. Most pieces sit on the forearm or the back. Portfolio last updated September 2026.

Styles

Colour

Mostly colour, black and grey in 45% of pieces, measured across 101 segmented pieces.

Recurring colours: burgundy, dark red, teal and forest.

What they tattoo

Subjects: dragon, skull, demon mask, flowers, sword and serpent.

Usually on the forearm, the back and the shoulder.

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Work

Demon japanese irezumi tattoo on the back by Mikey MontoyaDemon head American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Mikey MontoyaMask American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Mikey MontoyaSailboat and lotus American traditional tattoo on the calf by Mikey MontoyaBulldog with dice American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Mikey MontoyaEagle American traditional tattoo on the chest by Mikey MontoyaSword and ribbon American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Mikey MontoyaDemon mask American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Mikey MontoyaTattooed neck and arm American traditional tattoo on the upper arm by Mikey MontoyaSword and wolf American traditional tattoo on the torso by Mikey MontoyaDragon japanese irezumi tattoo on the thigh by Mikey MontoyaCandle black and grey tattoo on the forearm by Mikey MontoyaWave and feet American traditional tattoo on the leg by Mikey MontoyaPanther American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Mikey MontoyaDemon mask American traditional tattoo on the thigh by Mikey MontoyaBear and flowers American traditional tattoo on the back by Mikey MontoyaEye with wings black and grey tattoo on the forearm by Mikey MontoyaLion black and grey tattoo on the shoulder by Mikey MontoyaDragon American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Mikey MontoyaDemon mask japanese irezumi tattoo on the ribs by Mikey MontoyaSkull American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Mikey MontoyaDragon American traditional tattoo on the back by Mikey MontoyaSkull and dagger black and grey tattoo on the neck by Mikey MontoyaMonkey meditating American traditional tattoo on the thigh by Mikey Montoya